Top 10 Govt Universities in India accepting CUET Scores 2026

CUET Admission Process 2026

After the introduction of the CUET exam, the admission process has become organised. Students are advised to check the process below.

• The National Testing Agency conducts the CUET entrance exam

• The CUET result is announced

• Students apply to their preferred universities for counselling

• CUET participating universities release their own cutoff and merit lists

• Qualified students apply for CUET counselling at the university

• Students visit the university campus for document verification

• After that, candidates pay the seat confirmation fees and secure their admission

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CUET Admission Process

Top 10 Government Universities for CUET Exam

Here are the top 10 govt universities in India for CUET. We have compiled this list for the convenience of the students.

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10. University of Jammu, Jammu

The Jammu University is one of the most renowned universities in India that accepts CUET scores. It is a state university that is located in Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road, University of Jammu, Gujarati, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 180006. A few of the top courses at Jammu University are BA, BSc, BE, MCom MCA IT and more.

University of Jammu Overview

9. Delhi Technological University, Delhi

The DTU Delhi is known for its BA honours, BBA, integrated MS biotechnology, chemistry, economics and other courses. The DTU is a state university which is located at Bawana Rd, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur Village, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi, 110042. Apart from CUET, DTU also offers admission in B.Tech, M.tech courses through JEE and GATE respectively.

Delhi Technological University Overview

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8. University of Kashmir, Srinagar

The Kashmir University is a state university located in Hazaratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006. The university offers various courses such as BA, BSc, Bcom and more with specialisations in various subjects.

University of Kashmir Overview

7. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

The BBAU Lucknow is a central university situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226025. The university offers courses such as BA, BSc, BBA, BCA with specialisations.

BBAU Lucknow Overview

6. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Ranked 18 on the NIRF 2025 Ranking, the UoH is a state university which is located in India Post Lingampally CR Rao Road, Hyderabad Central University Rd, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana. A few courses offered by Hyderabad University though CUET UG are MA integrated courses with specialisations in Political science, Anthropology, Sociology and more. Students can apply to UoH in various MA, M.Sc courses through CUET PG.

Hyderabad University Overview

5. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

The AMU Aligarh is one of the oldest universities in India. With a NIRF Ranking of 8 in 2024, this university offers BA, BSc, Bcom and other UG courses through CUET UG. For courses like MA, MSc, MCom students are required to appear for CUET PG exam. The AMU Aligarh is located at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202001.

AMU Aligarh Overview

4. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

The BHU Varanasi is one of the oldest universities in the country. Established in 1916, BHU ranks 6th in NIRF ranking 2025. Top courses offered at BHU are BA, BSc hons, BVoc, BFA and more. The BHU Varanasi is situated at BHU - Lanka Rd, Saket Nagar Colony, Lanka, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005.

BHU Varanasi Overview

3. University of Delhi, Delhi

The Delhi University is one the most recognised universities in the country. This central university ranks at fifth place in NIRF ranking 2025. Students throughout the country apply to various courses such as BA,Bcom,BSc, MA, MSc, MCom at DU. DU colleges are some of the top colleges in the country, some even rank at top spots in NIRF ranking for colleges. The Delhi University is located at Benito Juarez Marg, South Campus, South Moti Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110021.

Delhi University Overview

2. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), a central university in New Delhi ranks on fourth place in NIRF ranking 2025. Students can apply to BA Hons Hindi, Sanskrit, Economics, History, BSc hons in Physics, Chemistry, maths, Biotechnology, B.Voc in Solar Energy through CUET exam.

JMI Delhi Overview

1. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

JNU is ranked second in NIRF ranking 2025. Students can apply for BA hons in various foreign languages like Persian, Pashto, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish. Students can also apply for BSc-MSc integrated courses in Ayurvedic Biology as well as various COP courses.

JNU Delhi Overview

Note: Admission in these universities are based strictly on the CUET scores. These government CUET universities do not offer direct admissions.